Tag Archives: World Record

Fitness World Record

Have you ever seen a world record unfold before your very eyes? Ever catch one on video? Last summer, in Finland, I did both. The “buzz” afterwards was that it was the equivalent of Roger Banister breaking (1956) the four-minute … Continue reading

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Wait There’s More

What do Guido Mueller and Roger Bannister have in common? Most people know Roger Bannister was the first person (1956) to run one mile in less than four-minutes. So what did Guido Muller do? By the way, this is the … Continue reading

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You Can Observe A Lot

“You can observe a lot by watching.” – Yogi Berra What did you learn from watching Germany’s Guido Mueller, age 70, break that world record? I learned age is a state of mind.  And the longer you wait to believe … Continue reading

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Can Barely Walk

Last night I could barely walk.  Foot pain.  Left heel.  Why?  Not sure. Some of you know I represented the United States at the 2009 Masters Track & Field World Championships in Lahti, Finland.  The first week of August seems … Continue reading

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Germany’s Guido Muller Reveals Success Secret

Germany’s Guido Muller reveals his secret to running success, moments after smashing the M70 400 meters World Record at the WMA Masters Track & Field World Championships in Lahti, Finland. Surprised by his answer? I am and I’m not. Surprised … Continue reading

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Usain Bolt 100m World Record

Usain Bolt, Jamaica, broke his own 100m world record, at the 2009 Berlin, Germany World Championships, a few weeks ago. USA’s Tyson Gay set a United States National record, with his second place finish. Know what’s crazy?  Tyson Gay is … Continue reading

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Lane 8 – The Results

Lane 8 – The Results.  Folks want to know, “How’d ya do at the WMA Masters World Championships in Lahti, Finland”? I did really, really well.  Superfantastic actually.  Beyond what I thought was possible this year. However, I must start … Continue reading

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Lane 8 World Record 400 Meters

Lane 8 world record at 400 meters being set as I video the men’s 70-74 age group. Germany’s Guido Muller is the oldest man ever (repeat, ever) to run 400 meters under one minute. It’s sort of like Roger Bannister … Continue reading

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Mile World Record

One mile World Record broken not only once, but twice in the same race. Wow! There once was a time when people thought a human body couldn’t handle running a mile in less than four minutes. Remember? Roger Bannister did … Continue reading

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World Record 400 Meters Video Story

Here is the video story of the fastest 400 meters ever run. It was done at the 1999 World Track & Field Championships, in Seville, by Michael Johnson. By the way, Michael Johnson currently holds the world records in both … Continue reading

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